Release Manager Ecommerce Platform

We are looking for a Release Manager specialised in eCommerce Direct to Consumer to be part of our Marketing, Sales and eBusiness Department (MSE).

Position Snapshot

• Location: Nestlé Global Tech Hub in Barcelona, Spain
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Stream: Marketing, Sales and eBusiness (MSE)
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Work Language: Fluent Business English

The role

In order to complete our Direct to Consumers, Ecommerce Department, we are currently looking for an Release Manager - eCommerce Platform (Nescafé Dolce Gusto)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Release Manager to join our team at Nestle as we continue to expand and enhance our eCommerce platform for Nescafé Dolce Gusto. As the Release Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful deployment and release of our Adobe Commerce (Magento) platform, hosted on AWS, across multiple countries worldwide. You will work closely with our internal development team and external development agency to ensure seamless and efficient releases, while maintaining the highest level of quality and stability.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define release scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive release plan, including release schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Coordinate release activities, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Oversee the execution of release activities, including code deployments, configuration changes, and data migrations.
• Coordinate thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the stability and functionality of the platform.
• Manage and resolve any release-related issues or conflicts, working closely with the development team and agency.
• Implement and enforce change management processes and procedures to minimize risks and disruptions during releases.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of changes, including release notes and user guides.
• Continuously improve change management practices based on industry best practices and lessons learned.
• Establish and maintain release governance processes, including release gates and approval workflows.
• Monitor and report on release progress, metrics, and key performance indicators.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting release status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Identify areas for process improvement and automation to enhance release efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with the development team and agency to implement best practices and optimize release processes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in eCommerce platforms, AWS, and Magento.
• Stay up to date with CI/CD industry test, test automation, DevSecOps

We offer you We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
• Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!
• Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

Minimum qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Release Manager or similar role, in an eCommerce environment.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Adobe Commerce (Magento) and AWS (nice to have).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices (nice to have)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple releases simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Experience working with development agencies or external vendors is a plus.
• Do-er, hand-on attitude and hunger for process improvements.

About the IT Hub At Nestlé IT, we are a diverse, global team of IT professionals in the biggest health, nutrition and wellness company of the world. We strive to create an environment where people are valued for who they are. We innovate every day through future ready technologies to create opportunities for Nestlé to delight consumers, customers and employees alike. We collaborate with partners around the world to d